understanding logistics in disaster response 1
Readings:
1.Tatham and Christopher Chapter 1
2.Kovacs and Spens Chapter 2
3. Selected Articles- NPS
In the attachment you will find the articles also there is some youtube video it will be helpful.
Supply Chain Resilience in Disasters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22sQndEK3l4
Disaster Logistics and Leadership
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L689rEGoaAc&t=214s
DB Week 2
In the Preposition NPS article (found in the attchment ), review the value of prepositioning disaster supplies ahead of a disaster. In each case presented, determine if the effort to move supplies made a significant impact on the success or failure of the event.
Select one event and provide an example of an action that would have provided a better outcome for the disaster. Briefly explain how you came to that conclusion.